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# PCB Design Engineer at Amca

- **Company:** Amca
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA
- **Compensation:** $130k–$200k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/amca/jobs/4417318009

## Job description

There was a time when all of America believed that the future of the physical world could be radically different. The engineers of the mid-1900s put a man on the moon in eight years, designed and built planes and submarines from scratch in under three, and conceived of building things we wouldn’t even be able to dream up today.

Today, the last of the engineers who imagined and built these systems are retiring. As they go, we lose not only the engineering knowledge gained from their decades of imagination and trial-and-error, but also the spirit that made that imagination possible.

Amca is working day-in and day-out to restore America’s ability to engineer anything that our critical systems depend on, and reinvigorate the cycle of creation that allows imagination to shape physical reality. We rapidly develop and manufacture new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. By restoring the capability of our antiquated supply chains, we increase the country’s capacity to imagine and realize new systems, and make a physical world that looks very different from today.

As a PCB Designer on the Amca Electrical Team you'll perform printed circuit board layouts from designed circuit schematics as part of a larger interdisciplinary team. You'll work directly with electrical engineers to review and update schematics at each design review, and with mechanical engineer counterparts to determine fastener and EEE component placement so your designs can survive the harsh environments experienced by a spacecraft (thermal, shock, vibe, EMI, etc). You'll also own the standardization and integrity of our PCB component libraries, enabling the broader engineering team to deliver flight-ready boards on aggressive schedules. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role for engineers who are passionate about circuit board design, thrive on technical challenges.

## Responsibilities

- Review and update schematics for compilation requirements, and assist engineers in capturing hierarchical designs
- Determine layer stackup, component package selection, placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing across digital, analog, RF, and power conversion PCBs
- Work with Electrical Design Engineers to properly layout and route PCBs for a range of end applications that will be exposed to harsh environments
- Interface with manufacturing to produce designs that meet DFM guidelines
- Own the creation, maintenance, and standardization of PCB component libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models, and metadata), ensuring they're accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with IPC Class 3 and Amca's internal standards
- Review new component requests and validate footprints, 3D models, and pin assignments
- Maintain and version-control library data, ensuring documentation and traceability for production release
- Interface with vendors to confirm part specifications, availability, and manufacturability
- Create and release documentation for the fabrication of PCBs
- Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints, and design-for-test/manufacture guidelines
- Enable rapid iteration cycles by providing verified, production-ready library components for design re-spins
- Utilize, maintain, and evaluate PCB design tools, and mentor teammates on tool use, library best practices, IPC standards, and DFM considerations

## Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- 2+ years of experience in electronics hardware design (academic projects, internships, and professional experience qualify)
- 2+ years of experience with electrical test equipment (multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes) to verify hardware functionality
- Experience managing or contributing to component libraries, including symbols, footprints, 3D models, and metadata
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software (KiCad, Altium, Eagle, Xpedition), with strong Altium proficiency a plus

## Preferred Skills and Experience

- Experience with electrical simulation software (LTspice, SIMetrix, or similar) and signal/power integrity tools (SiWave, HFSS, ADS, CST)
- Ability to design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
- Knowledge of digital communications interfaces including SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and RS-422
- Familiarity with best layout practices for low-noise design and EMI/EMC minimization
- Solid understanding of high-density, multi-layer PCB design practices
- Demonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, and test
- Experience with IPC Standards, including support for IPC Class 3 designs
- Experience in aerospace, missile systems, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability environments
- Knowledge of industry standards (IPC, JEDEC, etc)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere with extreme ownership from start to finish
- Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Creative problem solver capable of working within a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to mentor others on library and design quality

Additional Requirements

- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines

Annual Salary Range $130,000—$200,000 USD

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

## About Amca

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Amca (Advanced Manufacturing Company of America) integrates design, rapid prototyping, qualification, and AS9100D-certified production to deliver critical aerospace and defense components in weeks instead of years.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage; $76.5M total funding)
- **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2024
- **Founders**: Jai Malik (CEO & Co-Founder), Eli Giovanetti (COO & Co-Founder); Varun Gupta serves as Chairman

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Aerospace and defense component manufacturing; avionics, hydraulics, electrical systems.
- **Target customers**: B2B / Enterprise – primes such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and U.S. military sustainment programs. Platforms include F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320, M1 Abrams, and more.
- **Mission / purpose**: Build America’s new industrial base – faster, distributed, and multi-sourced – to increase competition and capacity for every class of critical component.

## Products & Services
- **Integrated Manufacturing System**: A unified workflow that combines rapid prototyping, software-enabled testing, qualification, and certified production across a network of AS9100D-certified factories.  
  *Type: Service / Manufacturing-as-a-Service*
- **Component Lines**: A growing portfolio of parts and subsystems across avionics, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Products are flying on platforms such as the F-35, 737, A320, and Patriot Missile.  
  *Type: Hardware (Manufactured components)*
- **Acquired Legacy Factories**: Amca has acquired several established manufacturers (e.g., Payne Magnetics, Electrocube, Cal-Draulics, Aerospace Control Products, Electro-Mech Components) to fold their capabilities into its integrated system.  
  *Type: Acquisition-led capacity expansion*

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $76.5M (Seed round, May 2025, led by Caffeinated Capital)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Caffeinated Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, Founders Fund
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount: 32 employees ( +309.1% YoY, +7.1% monthly growth)
  - Active job postings: 24 ( +71.4% monthly, +500% quarterly)
  - Acquired six legacy manufacturing companies since inception (2024–2025)
  - Supplies components for major defense platforms (F-35, F-16, F/A-18, M1 Abrams) and commercial aircraft (737, 787, A320)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated single system** – Combines design, prototyping, qualification, and production under one roof, eliminating the years-long silos of traditional suppliers.
- **Speed to production** – Can move from requirement to manufactured components within weeks, compared to typical multi-year timelines.
- **AS9100D-certified factory network** – Provides certified production capacity that is flexible and scalable, with dedicated lines for specific components.
- **Multi-sourcing & domestic resilience** – Reduces single-source dependence and builds a distributed U.S. industrial base.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue acquiring and integrating legacy aerospace/defense suppliers to broaden component classes and production capacity.
- Expand engineering and manufacturing talent to support new platform wins and sustainment programs.
- Scale the “integrated manufacturing system” model to become the default partner for critical component production in the U.S. defense and commercial aerospace sectors.

## Why Work Here
- **High ownership & rapid promotion** – The company emphasizes “unreasonably high degree of ownership” and fast career advancement for top performers.
- **Small, mission-driven team** – Currently 32 employees, with a culture of honest communication and full ownership of domains.
- **Office environment** – Described as “one of the most beautiful offices anywhere in the country” (El Segundo, CA). Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated; headquarters are in El Segundo with additional offices in Dallas, TX.
- **Engineering culture** – Staff come from SpaceX, Anduril, Saronic, and other top aerospace/defense companies; 36% of employees in technical roles.
- **Impact** – Everything built goes on planes that millions of people fly on, and on military platforms that protect national security.

## Sources
1. [amca.com – Who We Are](https://www.amca.com/who-we-are)
2. [amca.com – Our Products](https://www.amca.com/our-products)
3. [amca.com – Careers](https://www.amca.com/careers)
4. [careers.amca.com – Amca Careers](https://careers.amca.com/)
5. [LinkedIn – Amca Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amcainc)

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